A Quantum Life (Adapted for Young Adults): My Unlikely Journey from the Street to the Stars

Name: A Quantum Life (Adapted for Young Adults): My Unlikely Journey from the Street to the Stars
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Book Synopsis: A NASA astrophysicist narrates his improbable journey from an impoverished childhood and an adolescence mired in drugs and crime to the nation's top physics PhD program at Stanford in this inspiring coming-of-age memoir. Born into extreme poverty and emotional deprivation, James Edward Plummer was blessed with a genius I.Q. and a love of science. But in his community, a young bookworm quickly becomes a target for violence and abuse. As he struggles to survive his childhood in some of the toughest cities in the country, and his teenage years in the equally poor backwoods of Mississippi, James adopts the hybrid persona of a "gangsta nerd"--dealing weed in juke joints while winning state science fairs with computer programs that untangle the mysteries of Einstein's relativity theory. When his prodigious intellect gains him admission to the elite Physics PhD program at Stanford University, James finds himself torn between his love of science and a dangerous crack cocaine habit he developed in college. With the encouragement of his mentor Art Walker, the lone Black faculty member in the physics department, James finally seizes his dream of a life in science and becomes his true adult self, changing his name to Hakeem Muata Oluseyi in honor--and celebration--of his African heritage. In the tradition of The Autobiography of Malcolm X and The Other Wes Moore, A Quantum Life is an uplifting journey to the stars fueled by hope, hustle, and a hungry mind. As he charts his development as a young scientist, Oluseyi also plumbs the mysteries of the universe where potential personal outcomes are as infinite as the stars in the sky.

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Discover the remarkable true story of James Edward Plummer, a former street kid turned NASA astrophysicist, in the captivating book, A Quantum Life (Adapted for Young Adults). This inspiring coming-of-age memoir takes you on a journey from the depths of poverty and desperation to the highest echelons of the academic world. Plummer's astonishing intellect and passion for science will leave you in awe, while his unwavering determination to overcome adversity will ignite a fire within you.

Witness Plummer's transformation from a young bookworm, constantly targeted by violence and abuse, to a "gangsta nerd" who navigates the treacherous world of drugs and crime while excelling in state science fairs. As you delve into the pages of this gripping story, you'll be captivated by Plummer's relentless pursuit of knowledge and self-discovery.

But the journey doesn't stop there. A Quantum Life takes a riveting turn as Plummer gains admission to the esteemed Physics PhD program at Stanford University. Now faced with the daunting choice between science and a destructive crack cocaine habit, he battles his inner demons to seize his dream of a life in the scientific community.

Supported by his mentor Art Walker, a trailblazing Black faculty member in the physics department, Plummer transforms into Hakeem Muata Oluseyi - a name that reflects his African heritage and embodies the triumph of his personal and academic growth. A Quantum Life becomes a testament to the power of perseverance, hope, and the realization that our potential is as infinite as the universe itself.

Don't miss out on this captivating memoir that transports you from the harsh realities of the streets to the awe-inspiring wonders of the cosmos. Join Hakeem Muata Oluseyi on his extraordinary journey of self-discovery, and be inspired to reach for the stars in your own life. Grab your copy of A Quantum Life (Adapted for Young Adults) today!

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